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Kenya's Sabastian Sawe withdrew from the 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon due to injury, affecting the race's potential for a third sub-2-hour marathon this year. Sawe, who set the men's marathon world record in London, did not specify the injury.
Sawe's withdrawal is a significant blow, as he was expected to challenge his own record on the faster Berlin course. The men's race will now be led by Gabriel Geay, with a stacked field of seven runners with personal bests under 2:05. Read more everyday miles coverage.
Attention now shifts to the women's race, where Tigst Assefa aims to reclaim her marathon world record. Assefa set the previous record in Berlin and will face competition from defending champion Rosemary Wanjiru and others with sub-2:20 personal bests. Related: Faith Kipyegon to miss rest of 2026 season due to injury.
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Kenya's Sawe out of Berlin Marathon, impacting potential world record attempts. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe withdrew from the 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon due to injury, affecting the race's potential for a third sub-2-hour marathon this year. Sawe, who set the men's marathon world record in London, did not specify the injury.
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Runner World published this brief on August 27, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated August 27, 2026.
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